AGM 2018: Year in Review
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3This documentCommittee was for printedMelbourne on recycled – AGM 2018:paper Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future ABOUT COMMITTEE FOR MELBOURNE
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Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 1 THANK YOU
Appreciation and thanks to our members for their valuable, inspiring contributions and in-kind hosting throughout 2018.
Foundation members AECOM GHD Plenary Group Allens Grant Thornton Australia Port of Melbourne Arcadis Grollo Group PwC Australia Arup Haileybury RMIT University AusNet Services Huawei Technologies (Aust) Skybus Australian Unity IFM Investors Swinburne University of Technology Bank of Melbourne Jacobs Telstra Bates Smart Keolis Downer (Yarra Trams) Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Bendigo & Adelaide Bank La Trobe University The Age Cbus Property Lendlease The Herald & Weekly Times City of Melbourne Melbourne Airport The University of Melbourne City of Port Phillip Melbourne Convention & Transurban Clemenger BBDO Melbourne Exhibition Centre Urbis Commonwealth Bank of Australia McKinsey & Company Vanguard Investments Cornwell Melbourne Water Victoria University Corrs Chambers Westgarth Metro Trains Melbourne Wesley College CSIRO Mirvac Victoria Deakin University Monash University EY National Australia Bank Escor Office of the Co-ordinator-General
Corporate members Adshel Grimshaw Quickar Ashurst Hall & Wilcox Recoveries & Reconstruction (Aust) Aurecon HASSELL Racing Victoria Avalon Airport Herbert Smith Freehills Royal Automobile Club of Victoria BioMelbourne Network Hume City Council RPS Chadstone InfraPlan Russell Reynolds Associates Charter Keck Cramer Ipsos Australia ShineWing Australia City of Greater Dandenong JLL Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Citywide Service Solutions K&L Gates Sustainable Certification Darebin City Council KJA Transdev Deloitte LaunchVic Transport for Victoria Development Victoria Lyons Uber East End Theatre District Melbourne & Olympic Parks Victorian Health Promotion e-Centric Innovations Minter Ellison Foundation Fed Square MLC Life Insurance Victorian Planning Authority Fisher Leadership Nous Group VicSuper Fitzroys Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Yarra Valley Water Gilbert + Tobin Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Woods Bagot GoGet Queen Victoria Market
2 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Not-for-profit members Arts Centre Melbourne Melbourne Health Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Australian Centre for the Melbourne Recital Centre Royal Flying Doctor Service Moving Image Melbourne Theatre Company Spolib Digital Destination Melbourne Methodist Ladies’ College State Trustees Australia Foundation Guide Dogs Victoria National Gallery of Victoria The Australian Ballet Good Cycles St Michael’s on Collins The Big Issue Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation NORTH Link The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute Melbourne City Mission Open House Melbourne Victorian Opera Melbourne Girls Grammar Outdoor Media Association Youth Projects
Diplomatic British Consulate General, Melbourne Department of Foreign Affairs & Consulate of the Kingdom of Consulate General of the Republic Trade, Melbourne the Netherlands of Chile (VIC) Consulate of the Federal Republic Consulate General of the Republic Consulate General of the People’s of Germany (VIC) of Indonesia (VIC) Republic of China (VIC) Consulate General of India (VIC) Consulate General of Japan Royal Danish Consulate General Consulate General of Italy Consulate General of Spain U.S. Consulate General
Life members David Beanland Gary Morgan Roger Richmond-Smith John Elliott Hugh Morgan AC Jack Smorgon AO Tom Fricke Bill Moyle Bruce Teele Janine Kirk AM George Pappas AO Pamela Warrender OAM David Miles Roger Poole
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 3 CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR & CEO 5
OUR PEOPLE 6
POLICY PLATFORMS 7
POLICY CONTRIBUTIONS 8
MELBOURNE 4.0 TASKFORCE 9
ONGOING TASKFORCES 11
MELBOURNE BEYOND 5 MILLION, REVISITED 17
FLAGSHIP 2018 EVENTS 18
COMMITTEE COMMUNIQUE 22
LEADING THINKER SERIES 23
MEET THE MINISTER SERIES 27
OPEN MIND FORUM SERIES 30
MELBOURNE 4.0 EVENTS 34
PRESENTING PARTNERSHIPS 42
EXTERNAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 43
FUTURE FOCUS GROUP 44
HOW WE CONNECT 46
RAISING OUR PROFILE 48
4 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR & CEO
Committee for Melbourne has had another eventful year, engaging with our growing membership to inform the debate on our city’s development.
This year, Melbourne’s population hit 5 million, well ahead of predictions. This year, we also lost our ‘World’s Most Liveable City’ mantle. We need a concerted, integrated approach to how we plan, manage and fund our city’s growth so Melbourne can continue to deliver prosperity and liveability for all. When we launched the Melbourne 4.0 taskforce in September 2016, we wanted to alert Melbourne to We have called for a ‘One Melbourne’ paradigm the massive impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to guide our future, having revisited our 2010 on our economy and way of life. blockbuster report ‘Melbourne Beyond 5 Million’. This report drew attention to the challenges that We were one of the first peak bodies to create a Melbourne’s accelerated growth presented for our public conversation on this existential question. city’s liveability and equity. One of the key technologies underpinning change is The concerns mooted then by the Committee are Artificial Intelligence (AI). In March, we launched the now widely voiced by the community with a sense Victorian All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial that we are not keeping pace with our growth. Our Intelligence, only the second jurisdiction in the world ‘Melbourne Beyond 5 Million revisited’ paper lists a to do so. We are delighted to be working with the series of integrated transport, energy and liveable Parliament, led by Minister Dalidakis and Shadow density measures to safeguard our future. Minister Southwick, to prepare Melbourne for the transformative nature of AI. In an election year, the Committee for Melbourne’s role as a trusted, non-partisan conveyor of messages We want to emphasise the very positive applications from our broad membership takes on even greater of AI in transport, health and the new economy significance. while understanding how we manage the potential challenges to employment and privacy. We surveyed our membership and asked them to rank their highest priorities to guide Committee These are just some of the ways we are shaping a advocacy in the lead up to the Victorian election. better future for Melbourne. Almost unanimous was a vote for an integrated transport system and an efficient mass transit link to Thank you to our Board and Secretariat for their Melbourne airport. We are pleased to report progress support and hard work over the past year. on both fronts. We would especially like to thank our members. Our The Committee’s five guiding principles for an success in delivering our ambitious agenda to shape airport link issued by our Airport Link Taskforce were Melbourne’s future is entirely dependent on our reflected in the State and Federal governments members’ ideas, contributions and energy. opting for the Sunshine route. We have pushed for Our success and Melbourne’s success will always be this major piece of infrastructure since 2010 and will thanks to your support and collaboration. continue to press for earliest possible delivery. With warm regards We held a range of transport forums with Members of Parliament and the Victorian Government on an integrated transport system for Melbourne and discussions with international and local experts on the central role of data utilisation and intelligent technology for effective transport solutions. Scott Tanner Martine Letts Chair CEO
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 5 OUR PEOPLE
Patron Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria
Directors Scott Tanner Martine Letts Chair CEO Committee for Melbourne Committee for Melbourne Company Secretary Gerard Dalbosco Managing Partner EY Secretariat Dale Fisher Tarryn Adepoju Former Chief Executive Administrative Assistant Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Lorenz Grollo Sander van Amelsvoort CEO Director, Policy & Research Grollo Group
Jane Hodder Sophie Bigaignon Partner Manager, Communications Herbert Smith Freehills
Virginia Lovett Joanna Cimino Executive Director Manager, Finance Melbourne Theatre Company
Tony Macvean Brett Van Duppen Managing Partner Policy & Research Officer Hall & Wilcox
Tim Orton Clive Dwyer Founder and Managing Director Director, Engagement Nous Group
Pru Sanderson Matt Gaffney Melbourne City Executive General Manager, Arcadis Future Focus Group
Jacqueline Savage Chrissie Heyn Founder and CEO Office Manager & EA to MedCorp Technologies the CEO and Directors
Michael Wandmaker Vibeke Pederson Managing Director Acting Events Manager Melbourne Water
Kee Wong David Prior Managing Principal/Director Project & Research Officer e-Centric Innovations
6 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future POLICY PLATFORMS
Future Urban Economy Infrastructure Optimisation Liveability
Our economy The Committee will Our prized liveability Melbourne lost the continues to transition continue to build on its depends on having an title of ‘World’s Most from its manufacturing infrastructure agenda appropriate blend of Liveable City’ in 2018 base to a services hub that is critical to housing options that after holding it for that is internationally Melbourne’s liveability, are well connected to an unprecedented competitive. The productive capacity, community services seven consecutive rise in professional and innovation. and the jobs that will years. Committee services, the domestic power our economic for Melbourne and international battle We will expand on our growth. recognises the for talent, productivity successful advocacy Economist Intelligence challenges, digital for better planning Using a multi- Unit’s rankings are disruption and and delivery of disciplinary approach, intended for expatriate technological infrastructure projects the Committee will workers therefore innovation will that effectively move submit practical are not necessarily continue to shape people, freight, and ideas for dealing indicative of liveability our economic utilities around our effectively with the across Metropolitan competitiveness. growing city. key challenges of Melbourne. urban infill versus A strong, globally The right projects urban sprawl, However, loss of competitive future are as important as housing affordability, the title should be economy will be a the right funding. community an opportunity to priority focus for the We will continue connectivity, and reflect on areas Committee in years to provide a strong support services. which Melbourne can to come as it will voice for innovative improve on. underpin Melbourne’s mechanisms to ongoing growth. finance development. The Committee will continue to advocate that we need to be bold, ambitious and clear in our vision for Melbourne’s progress if we are to make the most of our advantages.
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 7 POLICY CONTRIBUTIONS
Airport link: from concept to commencement This submission encouraged the State and Federal governments to consider five broad, high level guiding principles when formulating the business case for a mass transit link to Melbourne Airport. These principles consider the need for timeliness, an integrated and holistic perspective, flexibility, customer centricity, and a cost-benefit analysis which captures broader social, environmental, and economic benefits.
Automated and zero emission vehicle infrastructure This submission contributed to Infrastructure Victoria’s report on the infrastructure required to enable the implementation of automated and zero emission vehicles in Victoria. It focused on a range of key themes, including the economic impact, data inputs, the necessary physical infrastructure, safety and land use.
Free Tram Zone extension proposal This submission aimed to encourage the State Government to extend the Free Tram Zone to include some of Melbourne’s most important sporting and cultural institutions. It posits that including the Arts Precinct, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the MCG, Melbourne Museum, and Melbourne & Olympic Parks, within the Free Tram Zone will significantly improve the city’s reputation as an attractive national and international destination, and enhance our capacity to attract and retain talent.
8 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future MELBOURNE 4.0 TASKFORCE
Committee for Melbourne established the Melbourne 4.0 Taskforce in September 2016 to proactively prepare our city for the unpredictable global developments arising from major geopolitical shifts and rapid technological advancements. In May 2017, the Committee announced the taskforce’s findings, which made it clear that if we keep progressing with ‘business as usual’, the future of our city may not be all that bright.
In response, the taskforce identified nine Strategic Needs that we must address if we are serious about underpinning a liveable and flourishing Melbourne in the future.
With a roll-out scheduled until 2020, each Strategic Need is being addressed in collaboration with our members through its very own taskforce.
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 9 STRATEGIC NEEDS
Current Melbourne 4.0 Taskforces
Future skills Building a workforce with a new, diverse range of skill sets and capabilities, to meet the demands of a continually changing economy. • Partnership with the Foundation for Young Australians • Steering Committee formed • Forum held in August 2018 • Skilled migration forum held in August 2018 ü Submission to Federal Government
Innovative ecosystem The creation of a globally relevant innovative ecosystem, which increases the number of ideas that are successfully commercialised. • Partnership with BioMelbourne Network • Innovation challenge launched with RMIT University • Taskforce open to members
Housing mix An appropriate metropolitan housing mix to keep the city affordable for all Melburnians. • Forum held in June 2018 • Taskforce Steering Group established ü Build-to-rent paper published
Airport link A high-quality direct transport link to and from Melbourne Airport to meet demand and enhance Melbourne’s brand. • Airport link taskforce established • 120 member participants • Guiding principles for the business case submitted to government • Preferred route nominated ü Airport link now on State and Federal agenda
Eastern seaboard collaboration Effective collaboration between cities and regions along the eastern seaboard to boost our economic productivity and innovative capacity. • First workshop held in Melbourne in December 2017 • Second workshop held in Sydney in collaboration with Committee for Sydney in October 2018 • Committee for Melbourne Tedx Talk received global coverage
Digital capability Greater understanding, and implementation, of digital technologies throughout Melbourne to ensure the city thrives in the digital age. • AI Taskforce established • Partnership with the Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering • Partnership with the Victorian Parliamentary Library ü 1st All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence in the Southern Hemisphere established ü #2 in the world
10 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Upcoming Melbourne 4.0 Taskforces
Competitive Internet Australia currently ranks 52nd in global internet speeds. With rapid development of internet-based technologies, we must address our current and future internet needs to remain a city of international significance and an attractive investment destination.
Metropolitan collaboration This year Greater Melbourne reached the milestone of five million citizens, many years ahead of projections. A fit-for-purpose metropolitan governance structure that can meet new and evolving 21st century challenges and opportunities will be vital for Melbourne to grow and plan for the future.
Eastern seaboard transit link Sydney to Melbourne is the world’s second busiest air route. An efficient, mass transit link connecting cities and regions along Australia’s eastern seaboard will form the basis of an east coast megaregion, alleviate population pressures and stimulate the economy.
ONGOING TASKFORCES
Not-for-profit Taskforce The not-for-profit sector plays a critical role in Melbourne, and Australia. Not only does it deliver critical social outcomes, but the economic benefits are significant in terms of growth and job creation.
The Not-for-profit Taskforce has been established to review the needs of the sector in Melbourne, with a focus on addressing the future disruption that has been identified through our Melbourne 4.0 agenda. With its unique mix of business, academia and not-for-profit representatives, the taskforce is well- placed to address the opportunities of the sector, while addressing some of its key challenges, including: • Innovation • Social impact investing • Governance • Income • Skills • Volunteerism
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 11 Not-for-profit Taskforce meeting 1
Date 7 December Committee for Melbourne hosted its inaugural not-for- profit meeting at the Henley Club, which explored new ways of tackling common challenges facing the sector in Speaker Sue Noble collaboration with business. Former Volunteers Victoria Former CEO CEO, Sue Noble, shared her insights on the changing Volunteering Volunteering Victoria nature of volunteering, and the need for a long-term effort that re-positions the value of volunteering in an era of Co-Chairs Rev Ric Holland significant change and disruption. Director of Community Engagement The Taskforce agreed that their ambition was to: St Michael’s Church • Identify and agree upon the key challenges facing Melbourne’s not-for-profit sector. Scott Chapman CEO • Develop a sound policy and advocacy program tackling Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria these challenges.
Host Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
Not-for-profit Taskforce meeting 2
Date 14 February Elise Harper presented on the idea of ‘shared value’ a concept whereby business competitiveness is enhanced for organisations which find business opportunities in Speaker Elise Harper social problems. Senior Consultant, Social Impact Ellis Jones Elise outlined the benefits for not-for-profit organisations seeking shared value partnerships:
• Helps to define assets and competencies. Chair Scott Chapman CEO • Reduces the traditional power imbalance in partnerships. Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria • Increases the reach and resources to achieve impact at scale. Host Hall & Wilcox • Defines the differentiator, especially in newly privatised areas.
Facilitated by Clive Dwyer, taskforce participants were provided with a summary of ten key challenges facing the not-for-profit sector. The workshop results indicate that our Not-for-profit Taskforce participants chose Innovation and Social impact investing as the top two key sector challenges that the taskforce could focus its attention on.
12 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Not-for-profit Taskforce meeting 3
Date 14 June The Working Group discussed ‘shared value’, and the notion of yielding better outcomes between the not-for- profit and commercial sectors. This was followed by a Chair Scott Chapman discussion around what tangible outcome the taskforce CEO could focus on. Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria Several suggestions were put forward such as:
Host McKinsey & Company • Streamlining the grant application process to trusts and foundations.
• Exploring a theme such as ‘what a successful not-for- profit organisation will look like in 2025’.
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 13 Transport Taskforce
Our Transport Taskforce, which aims to foster a greater understanding of Melbourne’s transport challenges, identifies key priorities for action and advocates for change.
Our discussions focus on roads, public transport and intelligent transport, and engage key players in Melbourne’s transport sector contributing to the conversation.
In a survey 95% of members ranked an integrated transport strategy as the most important priority for Melbourne. As such, the Committee is working in partnership with Infrastructure Victoria and Infrastructure Australia to address the need for an integrated transport vision for Greater Melbourne.
Infrastructure Victoria policy workshop
Date 20 February Committee for Melbourne co-hosted a members workshop with Infrastructure Victoria to identify and discuss infrastructure requirements for the Facilitators Tony Canavan successful roll-out of automated and zero emission Global Government Transport vehicles. Leader EY The workshop participants discussed a range of issues, including technology development, Claire Tomlinson changes to travel and land use patterns, and the Associate Director, Oceania economic impacts. More widespread testing in Innovation densely populated areas to accelerate adaptation EY and integration of the emerging technologies was considered important for success. Host RACV The ideas formulated at the workshop formed the basis of the Committee’s submission to Infrastructure Victoria.
14 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Arts and Culture Taskforce
Melbourne continues to be recognised as a destination for arts and culture in Australia.
The Arts & Culture Taskforce was formed to create an integrated vision for Melbourne’s thriving arts and culture industries, which will allow Melbourne to not only remain the premier Australian destination for culture, but also grow its international appeal as a city of choice.
A key milestone for the taskforce this year was advocating for an extension of Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone, the initial success of which prompted members to push for other key cultural institutions to be included. Another work in progress for the Arts and Culture Roundtable is the ‘Enabling Creativity in Melbourne’ working group, which is looking at how Greater Melbourne can further unlock opportunities for artists of all mediums and participation levels to ensure Melbourne has a vibrant artist’s life which, coupled with the strength of cultural institutions, will increase Melbourne’s status as a cultural capital.
Meeting 1
Date 1 March Dr Coate presented the upcoming 20th Conference on Cultural Economics which was held in Melbourne.
Speakers Dr Bronwyn Coate Held in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time and Lecturer, School of Economics, hosted by RMIT University, the topic of the conference Finance and Marketing was ‘Indigenous arts and culture’, and the relationship RMIT University between sports and culture.
John Smithies John Smithies discussed his work with the Cultural Executive Officer Development Network and the importance of measuring Cultural Development Network Ltd the vibrancy - not just the number of events - was Adjunct Principal Research Fellow, highlighted as paramount to ensure a strong arts and Social Global Studies Centre culture scene. RMIT University
Chair Martine Letts CEO Committee for Melbourne
Host ACMI
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 15 Meeting 2
Date 11 July Kaye Glamuzina shared the City of Melbourne’s draft Creative Strategy 2018 - 2028. Acknowledging art as a vehicle that can change the way individuals perceive the Speakers Kaye Glamuzina world, the three cornerstones of the plan were revealed Manager, Arts Melbourne to the roundtable, which include: City of Melbourne 1. Melbourne in Winter. Core idea: The Open City. Elias Lebbos CEO 2. Fishermans Bend. Core idea: Innovation Island / Travellers Aid Australia Edgelands.
Sophia Hanover 3. Melbourne’s Little Streets. Core idea: Slow Streets. Senior Project Coordinator, Visitor Economy Business The important work of Travellers Aid Australia to make and Tourism traveling for individuals with mobility issues was City of Melbourne presented by Elias Lebbos.
Sue Seymour The visitor economy contributes $AU16.8 billion to Marketing and Communications Melbourne’s economy. Sophia Hanover gave the Manager Vic/SA roundtable updates on developments and plans by the Arup City of Melbourne to help foster and grow the industry.
Nick Boulter Arts and Culture Leader Arup
Chair Martine Letts CEO Committee for Melbourne
Host The University of Melbourne
Meeting 3
Date 19 September Jesse Cain presented exciting developments in Melbourne’s theatre scene including the overwhelming bookings following the release of Harry Potter and the Speakers Jesse Cain Cursed Child and the release of a new musical, Come Development Producer From Away. The presentation was a positive reminder of Marriner Group the vibrant theatre scene in Melbourne. Michelle King The working group, ‘Enabling Creativity in Melbourne’, National Membership Manager presented current progress including identification of Accommodation Association three Needs and GIS data to map studio spaces. of Australia Michelle King shared work by a group who are envisioning Chair David Prior a method to reactivate Melbourne in winter. She Project & Research Officer encouraged members of arts and cultural institutions in Committee for Melbourne Melbourne to consider how their organisations could get involved.
Host Melbourne Recital Centre
16 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future MELBOURNE BEYOND 5 MILLION, REVISITED
In 2010, Committee for Melbourne applied - considered which areas would need to be addressed as Greater Melbourne grew towards a released a series of reports called population of 5 million.
Melbourne Beyond 5 Million. In 2010, Committee for Melbourne held fears that accelerated population growth could lead to: The reports - borne out of concern about the • congestion emerging issues facing our fast growing city and the short term, fragmented, partisan solutions being • urban sprawl • affordability issues • social issues
Ironically, after taking 168 years to reach a population of four million in 2008, it only took ten years to reach the five million population mark. 2018 is also the year we lost our ‘World’s Most Liveable City’ mantle and facing elections both state and federal, the review reflected on where Melbourne is at and how we can manage our future.
REVIEW FINDINGS: • Have sustained investment in infrastructure, that allows industry to gear up for a major MELBOURNE IN 2018 sustained pipeline of projects.
Melbourne is a success story: It is an attractive city • Ensure an equitable energy future for residents, where people want to live and do business, but with business and industry, providing affordable, reliable, this success comes ever-increasing challenges. While dispatchable and environmentally responsible much has been done in the past eight years to plan power provision. for a bigger city and to invest in infrastructure, we are not keeping up. Marvellous Melbourne is at a tipping • Deliver affordable living solutions that go beyond point, potentially threatening our prosperity and affordable housing. liveability. • Create a meaningful polycentric city, with Melbourne is fast becoming an economically polarised Melbourne as the global centre of excellence in city, a place of ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’, driven by our Liveable Density, demonstrating solutions in geographical size, housing options, and access to medium density development that retain the city’s transport, utilities, services and amenities. soul while accommodating major growth. In November 2018, Committee for Melbourne called for a ‘One Melbourne’ paradigm to guide our future. 2010 ‘Melbourne beyond Five Million’ review panel ‘One Melbourne’ would require fundamental changes in the way we plan, manage and fund our city’s growth.
We need to: • Introduce Metropolitan-wide management, such as a Greater Melbourne Commission, that is empowered to act in the interests of Greater Melbourne.
• Develop a 50-year public transport blueprint Pru Sanderson Roger Poole Tom Fricke that integrates transport with land use and Current Committee for Committee for economic planning. Committee Melbourne Life Melbourne Life for Melbourne Member Member Board Director
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 17 FLAGSHIP 2018 EVENTS
Annual Dinner Our flagship gala dinner was the perfect forum to celebrate the significant achievements of On 10 May we celebrated our organisations and individuals to Melbourne. city’s remarkable past, embraced Joining an exclusive list of winners and in presence our vision for what’s next and of Governor Dessau, two Melbourne Achiever Award recipients were recognised for their outstanding celebrated amazing contributions contribution to Melbourne that will leave a lasting to our city. legacy: • Melbourne & Olympic Parks received the The atmospheric Forum Melbourne provided the prestigious 2018 Melbourne Achiever Award ideal backdrop for our flagship gala dinner themed (organisation) celebrating its crucial role in ‘Melbourne Next’ and served as a powerful symbol cementing Melbourne’s brand as the sport and of our changing city. entertainment capital of the world. Among the 400 attendees from our cross-sector • Founder of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation and membership, special guests included Her Excellency MPavilion, Naomi Milgrom AO received the the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of prestigious Melbourne Achiever Award (individual) Victoria and Committee for Melbourne Patron; for her significant role as a committed investor Minister for Major Projects and Public Transport, and thought leader to the world of arts, health, The Hon. Jacinta Allan MP representing the Premier science, education and community life. Daniel Andrews; Minister for Tourism and Major Events, The Hon. John Eren MP; members of the Diplomatic Corps; senior Ministers and Shadow Save the date: Ministers. 2019 Annual Dinner 22 May 2019 We were also joined by our Life Members Pamela Goldfields Room Warrender OAM, Jack Smorgon AO and Roger Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Poole.
18 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future “Many partnerships, organisations and “We take great pride in delivering the Australian individuals have helped bring to life my ideas Open, world’s best concerts and an unbeatable and projects that have enriched and enlivened calendar of incredible sport. It’s a privilege our beautiful city. I proudly accept this award, to be operating arguably the best sport and not only for myself but for all of us” entertainment precinct in the world” – Naomi Milgrom AO – Brian Morris
Presenting partners
Supporting partners
Event partners
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 19 Annual Parliamentary Drinks Addressing Parliamentarians and guests on the night, President of the Legislative Council The Hon Our 2018 fifth Annual Bruce Atkinson MLC, told our members that they Parliamentary Drinks event, have a “significant role to play in the advancement of our state and our country through the Committee hosted by Parliamentary Secretary for Melbourne” and wished us “all power moving for Treasury and Finance Daniel forward”. Mulino MLC, on 19 September at Parliament House, provided a rare opportunity for members Presenting Partners of all sides of politics and senior representatives of our Foundation member organisations to come together and discuss issues of importance to Melbourne in this informal, non-party political setting.
20 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 21 COMMITTEE COMMUNIQUE: THE YEAR THAT WAS
Published fortnightly and carrying over 250 articles and thought leadership pieces from our members and taskforces, this year saw our eNewsletter, the Committee Communiqué, increase its reach to 5,000 members and stakeholders with page views well above industry average.
22 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future LEADING THINKER SERIES
Thought-provoking insights into the important issues facing our city, with conversations facilitated by internationally regarded speakers. Leading Thinker Professor Arjan van Timmeren
Date 13 February Water Under Pressure
Keynote Professor Arjan van Timmeren Professor Van Timmeren said cities must change their speaker Professor of Environmental relationship to water if they are to be sustainable in the Technology and Design - future. He gave innovative examples of how this can be Department of Urbanism done, such as analysing social media to determine where TU Delft severe flooding occurs, and using the plastic pollution collected from waterways to create public seating in local parks. Panellists Dr Nigel Bertram Practice Professor of Architecture Monash University
David Snadden GM, Strategy & Community Yarra Valley Water
Host Embassy of The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Leading Thinker Dr David Rees
Date 19 September Multifamily in Australia
Keynote Dr David Rees Dr David Rees shared high level findings from JLL speaker Regional Director, Research research and his expert thoughts on the future of housing Strategy – Asia Pacific in Melbourne, the residential sector as an investment JLL category and the ‘build-to-rent’ agenda.
Host Cbus Property x Charter Keck Cramer
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 23 Leading Thinker Jennie Price
Date 25 July Sport 4.0
Jennie Price offered a global perspective from her time Keynote Jennie Price leading Sport England, and lent her expertise to how our speaker CEO city can remain competitive and a global destination for Sport England sport and culture.
Host VicHealth x Hall & Wilcox
Leading Thinker Lyell Strambi
Date 1 August The gateway to Melbourne: how Melbourne Airport will meet the challenges of growth in the coming decade Keynote Lyell Strambi speaker CEO and MD As part of the public exhibition period for the 2018 Australian Pacific Airports Melbourne Airport Master Plan, Lyell outlined the vision, Corporation objectives and strategic intent for Melbourne Airport’s future for the next 20 years. He observed that the Master Panellists Felicia Mariani Plan built on the airport’s strengths and sought to ensure Chief Executive Officer that the airport keeps pace with growing passenger VTIC and freight demands while also improving the traveller experience. Ron Gauci Managing Director C2
Host Allens
24 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Leading Thinker Daniel Raven-Ellison
Date 15 October Should Melbourne consider becoming a ‘National Park City’
Keynote Daniel Raven-Ellison Founder of the initiative to transform London into the speaker Founder of the London 2019 world’s first National Park City in 2019, Daniel discussed ‘National Park City’ initiative how his team garnered community and political support, the societal and economic benefits of becoming a National Host Urbis Park City, and how Greater Melbourne can build on its natural attributes to achieve such a status.
Leading Thinker Alicia Stephenson
Date 24 October Engaging Millennials in the workforce
Alicia Stephenson explained how organisations should Keynote Alicia Stephenson approach their management practices given Millennials’ speaker Director of Generational Dynamics outlook to the workforce. ‘Liquidity’ was highlighted as Incorp a defining feature of working Millennials – the average tenure for a Millennial is 27 months. With these terms of Host Woods Bagot reference, Alicia then delved into the organisational change practices which should be implemented.
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 25 Leading Thinker Jo da Silva
Date 1 November Creating resilient cities
Jo discussed the creation of Arup’s City Resilience Index, Keynote Jo da Silva OBE shared her insights on city resilience and the fundamental speaker Founder and Director importance of creating resilient cities given the current and Arup International Development emerging challenges we face.
Panellists Ranil Sharma General Manager Telstra Cities
Stuart Moseley CEO Victorian Planning Authority
Host Arup
Leading Thinker Nicholas Davis
Date 9 November ‘In Conversation With’ Nicholas Davis
How do we create the governance models that are fit- Keynote Nicholas Davis for-purpose for the 21st century? How do we shape the speaker Head of Society and Innovation society that we want and need? These were the big World Economic Forum questions tackled by Nicholas Davis and the panellists. Building on work of the World Economic Forum and the Panellists Prof Aleksandar Subic Committee’s own Melbourne 4.0 program, it is clear that Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research the unchartered waters of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Development) urgently require new forms of governance - in all sectors of Swinburne University society - that must be purposeful with people at the centre.
Tanya Smith Principal Nous Group
Sander van Amelsvoort Director, Policy & Research Committee for Melbourne
Host Telstra
26 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future MEET THE MINISTER SERIES
State and Federal politicians inform and influence the broader debate about Melbourne's future at our member- only breakfasts and lunches.
The Hon. John Eren MP
Date 26 April In a very important year for Parliament, Minister Eren highlighted the significant successes of the Melbourne Major Events Strategy but also recognised the challenges Keynote The Hon. John Eren MP ahead as we see significant changes in major events; speaker Minister of Tourism and Major participatory sports; spectator sports; infrastructure Events needs; and urban planning. Minister for Sport Minister for Veterans
Panellists Peter King Chief Executive MCEC
Jane Ballantyne COO Racing Victoria
Host Ashurst
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 27 The Hon Tim Pallas MP
Date 29 May Following the release of the 2018-19 Victorian State Budget on 1 May, the Treasurer provided an overview of his fourth budget. Treasurer Pallas outlined the Victorian Keynote The Hon Tim Pallas MP economy’s growth trajectory and focused on how the speaker Treasurer of Victoria Victorian Government is putting the building blocks in place for all Victorians to share in the state’s growth and Panellists Joseph Correnza prosperity. Principal Arup
Catherine Friday Oceania Education Lead Partner EY
Paul Crowe Head of Origination Plenary Group
Host EY
28 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future The Hon. Gavin Jennings MP
Date 12 July Minister Jennings reflected on the establishment and work of Infrastructure Victoria and shared elements of the government’s digital strategy, including its engagement Keynote The Hon. Gavin Jennings MP with key stakeholders as they seek to build systems for speaker Special Minister of State data sharing.
Panellists Jacyl Shaw Digital Innovation Lead GHD
Josh Nast Digital Security Senior Manager Westpac Digital Security
Host Bank of Melbourne
The Hon Matthew Guy MP
Date 28 August In the lead up to a State election, the Opposition Leader charted his ‘Master Plan’ for our State towards 2030. In doing so, he discussed a broad range of topics Keynote The Hon Matthew Guy MP which included: jobs and the transforming economy; speaker Leader of the Opposition infrastructure; housing affordability and education.
Host Gilbert + Tobin
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 29 OPEN MIND FORUM SERIES
Industry leaders together with the heads of government agencies and statutory authorities explore the issues influencing government policies and priorities in a confidential and productive environment.
Professor Genevieve Bell
Date 7 March Artificial Intelligence (AI)
After addressing Committee for Melbourne and Victorian Keynote Professor Genevieve Bell MPs at Parliament House where she provided a ‘human speaker Director scale’ overview of AI and its implications, Professor 3A Institute Bell shared her insights on AI with our members. She emphasised that we must give far greater thought Panellist Kathy Coultas to what AI will make possible in terms of larger scale Director, Strategic Innovation transformations for our society, and plan for these Investment transformations. DEDJTR
Host Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport, and Resources (DEDJTR)
30 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Richard Bolt and Dr Gillian Miles
Date 25 July Integrated Transport Systems
Two of Victoria’s leading public servants described the Keynote Richard Bolt importance of an integrated transport system, as well speakers Secretary as their plans for implementation. Both stressed the DEDJTR need for flexibility, and utilising data as evidence when determining transport investments. Dr Gillian Miles Head Transport for Victoria
Panellists Wes Ballantine Group Executive Victoria and Strategy Transurban
Cr Bernadene Voss Mayor City of Port Phillip
Robert Williams Partner Strategy & Transport Sector Leader PwC Australia
Mario Filipovic Manager, Intelligent Transport Systems and Advanced Technology Projects Toyota Australia
Host Transurban
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 31 Lord Mayor Sally Capp
Date 5 September In Conversation with The Lord Mayor
Celebrating her first 100 days in elected office, newly Keynote Lord Mayor Sally Capp elected Lord Mayor and former Committee for Melbourne speaker CEO, Cr Sally Capp outlined the Council’s plans for the City of Melbourne. The Lord Mayor offered her thoughts Host Herbert Smith Freehills on how the City of Melbourne and Committee for Melbourne can work more closely together on big, bold ideas for our city.
32 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future The Hon Dr Gary Johns
Date 1 November The role of the Australian Charities and Not-for- profits Commission
Keynote The Hon Dr Gary Johns Dr Johns provided an update on the activities the ACNC is speaker Commissioner undertaking to support and sustain a vibrant not-for-profit The Australian Charities and Not- sector, as well as promote the reduction of unnecessary for-profits Commission (ACNC) regulatory obligations.
He specifically addressed the ACNC’s mission to ensure Panellists Karen Hayes greater sector transparency, which will make the market CEO more visible to donors, government, and taxpayers. Guide Dogs Victoria
Frank Hinoporos Special Counsel Hall & Wilcox
Host PwC
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 33 MELBOURNE 4.0 EVENTS
Digital capability: AI Taskforce Steering Committee
Date 23 May
Chair Scott Tanner Chair Committee for Melbourne
Host McKinsey & Company
In a first for Melbourne, members of the Steering Committee met to discuss the impact and ramifications of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
While AI will potentially disrupt employment markets and society, attendees listed the inherent opportunities it presents such as its capacity to: • Drive productivity, growth and investment
• Influence many policy areas including the importance of full and productive utilisation of data; building fit-for-purpose infrastructure and skills; mainstreaming AI in major project procurement; accountability and legal safeguards.
Participants recognised that AI is a critical issue which must be addressed as a matter of urgency by leaders from business, the knowledge sector, ‘for-purpose’ organisations and government.
34 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Metropolitan collaboration: Urban reboot
Date 26 June Committee for Melbourne partnered with Foundation member Arcadis on an urban regeneration event which saw the introduction of ‘Urban Reboot’; a model that Keynote Pru Sanderson will help Melbourne successfully reconfigure redundant speaker Regional City Executive – brownfield precincts across the city. Melbourne Arcadis A presentation by Committee Director Pru Sanderson explored how we can both expedite and improve the Panellists Prof Billie Giles-Corti outcomes of major urban renewal so that the community Director Urban Futures Enabling embraces revitalised neighbourhoods as part of a Capability Platform ‘liveable’ Melbourne. RMIT University Pru was also joined by panellists supporting the Urban Prof Peter Newton Reboot approach who gave examples of European cities Research Professor in that have adopted similar approaches and experienced Sustainable Urbanism success. Swinburne University
Facilitator Richard Bowman Partner EY
Host RACV
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 35 Digital capability: Victorian All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence (VAPPGAI) meeting 1
Date 8 August In a first for Australia, Victorian MPs from all sides of politics met at Parliament House to discuss what is arguably the greatest strategic issue facing our society, Co- The Hon. Philip Dalidakis MP Artificial Intelligence (AI). convenors Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy The inaugural VAPPGAI meeting featured Partner and Chief Data Scientist at PwC Australia, Matt Kuperholz, David Southwick MP who briefed the audience on the nature and complexities Shadow Minister for Innovation of AI, including its various uses, opportunities, impacts and implications for Victoria, and Australia. Host Victorian Parliamentary Library During the meeting both Dalidakis and Southwick acknowledged that how government will respond to AI will impact all aspects of the Victorian community, hence the importance of discussing the challenges and opportunities that will arise as this technology develops.
36 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Future skills: Accessing global talent
Date 16 August PwC Partner Carter Bovard, who leads PwC Australia’s immigration practice, discussed the challenges Australia faces in attracting highly skilled individuals following the Keynote Carter Bovard replacement of the 457 visa with the TSS visa, and the speaker Partner – Immigration subsequent uncertainty surrounding Australia’s skilled PwC migration program.
Panellists Liz Jones The panel offered deep insights into how changes to our Managing Partner Skilled Migration Program are hurting entire economic Fisher Leadership sectors, and how Australia, in order to stay competitive in the new economy must position itself as the destination Dr Krystal Evans of choice for highly skilled, mobile talent. CEO BioMelbourne Network
Komal Narayan Future Workforce Strategy Consultant Telstra
Facilitator Martine Letts CEO Committee for Melbourne
Host PwC
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 37 Airport link: Forum 3
Date 10 August Lorie Argus briefed our members on the merits of the Sunshine route, and why this option best matched our five guiding principles which the Committee submitted to Keynote Lorie Argus the Federal and State governments in January this year. speaker Chief of Parking and Ground Access Lorie’s address was followed by a panel discussion which Melbourne Airport covered all bases from funding models, to prospects for private sector investment, to the potential for remote Panellists Colin Chanter check-in facilities. CEO The forum identified the Sunshine route as the preferred Infranexus Management option subject to detailed further analysis on project Zac Kerr funding and execution to ensure it will provide a world- Partner class solution for Melbourne. K&L Gates
Host K&L Gates
38 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Future skills: Life-long learning
Date 23 August The morning started with two panels moderated by Foundation for Young Australians Board Director Tony Mackay AM.
Facilitator Tony Mackay AM The first panel discussed what Melbourne can learn from its leading sports, Executive Director arts and culture and learning precincts and explored the role of digital Centre for Strategic as an enabler rather than a destroyer of civic institutions. The second Education panel presented global examples of successful precincts and noted the importance of comprehending that changes to Melbourne today will shape the future city of tomorrow.
A workshop by Ylab Associates gave participants an opportunity to Host EY condense their ideas into key guiding principles.
Panellists
Libby Brian Sarah Neal Kate Lucinda Gérald Rob Roland Van Christie Morris Executive Torney Hartley Marion McGauren Benten Executive CEO Producer CEO Co-founder Partner Founding National Director Melbourne and Co- Victorian Neighbourlytics EY Director New The & Olympic CEO State MGS Business Australian Parks Malthouse Library Architects Manager - Ballet Theatre Commercial LendLease
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 39 Housing mix: Meeting 1
Date 30 August The inaugural meeting of the Housing Mix Taskforce brought together leaders in the housing space. There was a robust discussion around challenges faced by the Chair Jane Hodder housing sector in Melbourne. The key points from the Partner meeting were: Hebert Smith Freehills • There is a need to increase affordable housing.
Host Hebert Smith Freehills • Three tiers of government need to work together.
• Planning is a problem, local governments try but are not specific enough.
• How can changes to conditions increase stock.
• Outer urban areas are important but need services.
• The inner ring of housing in the Metropolitan area needs to be unlocked.
• Making the most of under-utilised land will be important.
• Housing affordability is a national issue but needs to also be addressed as a local issue.
Eastern seaboard collaboration: Meeting 2
Date 6 October Together with our sister Committee, Committee for Sydney, we hosted a workshop in Sydney to discuss the critical importance of our two great cities, and the regions Facilitator Dean Gale in between, working together to ensure we remain Phuel globally competitive in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Host PwC, Sydney Expertly facilitated by Phuel, participants were asked to envision what an Australian East Coast Megaregion would look like; contemplate how it might be achieved and think about why it must be built to secure the future success of our cities, regional centres, and the country more broadly.
40 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Future Skills: Lifelong learning working group
Date 12 October The Working Group discussed how their ideas could be translated into tangible outcomes. Each participant was given the opportunity to detail how learning was Chair Martine Letts approached in their organisation and from there three CEO brainstorming groups were formed to suggest possible Committee for Melbourne projects to advance with. Calum Lindsay-Field There were three streams identified which will be worked Project Officer on in future meetings: Foundation for Young Australians • Employers: What can employers do to promote life- Host GHD long learning in Melbourne? • Access: How can Melburnians find opportunities for learning?
• International students: How to track the experience for international students in Melbourne?
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 41 PRESENTING PARTNERSHIPS
Presenting partnerships The Committee partners with identified events that are relevant to its agenda of shaping Melbourne’s future. In exchange for showcasing our brand and our work, we provide assistance with event and strategy development as well as access to our networks.
In 2018, we partnered with the following major events: • 2018 AI Summit • 2018 Cities 4.0 Summit • International Parks & Leisure Congress • RMIT RedBack Innovation Challenge • 20th International Conference on Cultural Economics • Infrastructure Australia ‘Future Cities: Planning for our growing population’ report launch • AECOM ‘Transforming Melbourne and Victoria with Employment and Innovation Clusters’ report launch • AECOM ‘Transforming Fishermans Bend: Unlocking innovation and jobs for Melbourne’, report launch • The Adventures of Rock Art with the Kimberley Foundation Australia
42 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future EXTERNAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
December Women in Leadership Summit 6 & 7 December November 2nd Disruptive Innovation World Forum 22 November October International Parks and Leisure Congress 15 October 3rd Smart Cities and Urban Transformation Forum 26 October Second Cities: Smaller and Smarter Symposium 30 October September Accommodation Association Of Australia Future Melbourne Forum 27 September August Pearcy Day at 2018 Digital Innovation Festival 28 August The Digital AI Summit 28 August CSIRAC Panel: AI and Business 28 August July Australia National University Australia-Iran Dialogue 8-9 July Australia and the Rules-Based International Order Panel 18-19 July June Urbis Emerging Leaders Group Panel Discussion 6 June Australian National University Future Shapers Forum 26 June 20th International Conference on Cultural Economics 27 June May Melbourne Knowledge Week 8 May ICON Melbourne Forum 10 May Victorian Planning Authority Thought Leadership Series 15 May Launch of EY Thought Leadership Paper 23 May GHD Young Professional Workshop 24 May Australia Latin America Business Council and Trade and Investment Victoria Dinner 29 May April Fourth China Matters Young Professionals Debate 11 April 10th Annual VIC Transport Infrastructure Conference - Women in Transport 12 April Financial Executives Institute Presentation 17 April Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia King’s Day Breakfast 27 April Australia-Asia Trade Mission 30 April March Australian Federal Police International Women’s Day Breakfast 8 March International Women’s Day DFAT Lawyers Network 8 March EY Town Hall Meeting 15 March Committee for Cities & Regions Bi-annual Meeting 19 March The Urban Development Institute of Australia National Congress 20 March Cities 4.0 Summit 21 March February Pause Festival Smart Seeds Panel Discussion 9 February Open House Melbourne: Apple in Fed Square Debate 13 February Legacy Melbourne Presentation 20 February
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 43 FUTURE FOCUS GROUP
Class of 2017-2018
19 participants from 15 organisations will graduate from the 2017-2018 Future Focus Group Program in November 2018.
Throughout this transformative experience, the participants took part in 19 workshops, hearing from and interacting with guest speakers, panel members and subject matter experts. Each participant also selected a mentor outside his or her organisation to support elements of development.
The three project teams looked at a diverse range of topics, which included a focus on one or more of the Committee’s four policy platforms.
Men’s Shed Parkville Precinct Dementia-Friendly Melbourne This project seeks to establish a Men’s Shed in the This project seeks to improve the lives of people Parkville Biomedical Precinct for male patients, and living with dementia and their carers by encouraging male family members of patients, of healthcare customer-facing businesses and civic organisations facilities in the Precinct. The plan is for a community across Greater Melbourne to become dementia that will allow for social interaction and engagement friendly. The project team has partnered with in activities that are traditionally undertaken in a Dementia Australia in hosting an inaugural seminar man’s backyard shed. Development cost funding has for Committee for Melbourne members and other been secured through a Victorian Government grant organisations interested in becoming dementia- initiative. friendly, and the project team intends to launch the first Melbourne Dementia Alliance soon. Project team Kellie Badge, Grant Thornton Project team Mahbub Bhuiyan, Simon Bell, Monash University The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Suzanne Daley, Arts Centre Melbourne Nina Cholerton, Telstra Darren Edginton, Bank of Melbourne Cameron Ford, Bank of Melbourne Tim Kelly, Swinburne University of Technology Geraldine McDonald, Christiana McCudden, Gilbert + Tobin Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Robert Stopajnik, Development Victoria Karen Wong, Bates Smart Amy Turner, EY
Fare Change Class of 2018-2019 This project seeks to provide access to transport for people experiencing homelessness. Launch Housing 28 participants from 17 member organisations and and Traveller’s Aid will be the recipients of funds the Victorian Department of Economic Development, raised through tap donation machines, located in high Jobs, Transport and Resources are nine months into visibility, high traffic areas at Melbourne Convention the 2018-2019 Future Focus Group program, having & Exhibition Centre and Monash University. commenced in February. This pilot program will test the viability for wider They have had eight workshops so far and have implementation. started work in project teams on four projects that focus on one or more of the Committee’s four policy Project team platforms. Lys Bradshaw, Swinburne University of Technology Alan Dorin, Monash University Neil Mather, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Lucy O’Brien, The University of Melbourne Jai Rautela, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Renata Varrato, Moonee Valley City Council
44 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Everyone’s Moomba Project team This project seeks to have a disability water sport event included in the official event program at Michelle Bruce, Department of Economic Moomba Festival and to assist the Moomba Development, Jobs, Tourism and Resources organisers with the organisation and execution of Jessica Hales, Six O’Clock Advisory that event. This may be as early as 2019, and if not Bev Jamie, Bank of Melbourne then, in 2020. At this stage, the expected focus is on Matt Saunders, EY persons with physical disability. Brad Scott, Destination Victoria Amelia Scurry, The University of Melbourne Amanda Wilson, Melbourne Convention & Project team Exhibition Centre Lea Campbell, The University of Melbourne Sharna Crosbie, Destination Melbourne Street-Ability Ellen Horvat, Swinburne University of Technology Daniel Linaker, Grant Thornton This project seeks to improve the access and Maria Martello, Monash University accessibility of local businesses, other places, spaces Janene van Wyk, State Trustees and facilities within a community for people with disability. A retail precinct will be targeted, and the plan is to work with local businesses, the local council A Place Like Home and the local community to co-design a framework This project seeks to build upon existing and support tools to enable implementation of a intergenerational living initiatives by undertaking model that promotes independent, pleasurable and coordinated activities in test sites to encourage dignified experiences for people with disabilities. homeowners to offer empty rooms to university students in Melbourne at reasonable or below-market Project team rates, and encourage the universities to promote this Melanie Collett, AECOM accommodation option to students. Merrin Fabre, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Project team Adrian Lee, Development Victoria Murray Anderson, EY Jac Mathieson, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Jill Carter, The University of Melbourne Cheryl Menon, Swinburne University of Technology Kirstin Coote, City of Melbourne Suyin Ng, Nous Group Janet Creaney, Monash University John Webster, Monash University Lisa Given, Swinburne University of Technology Johan Hermijanto, Bates Smart Class of 2019-2020 Zoe Jellie, GHD Rebecca Marcs, RPS Group The next Future Focus Group program commences in February 2019 with an Induction Weekend, and participants will graduate in November 2020. Bollards for a Modern Melbourne This project seeks to influence the future design FFG Alumni Network of security barriers to make for a more integrated and harmonious cityscape. The aim is to develop In 2019 alumni of the Future Focus Group will again and implement a design pilot that achieves primary be coming together to connect at themed events security objectives, but also demonstrates an featuring business leaders as guest speakers, as approach where good design can practicably be well as for some more informal gatherings. These incorporated in to a better solution. events enable our alumni to remain involved with the Committee’s activities and to maintain and build their relationships with other alumni.
Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 45 HOW WE CONNECT
COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY 2,200 members’ staff participating 3,500 eNewsletter subscribers in events and forums 161 members social media followers 4,500 55 Foundation members 54 Corporate members 315 communications projects 25 Not-for-profit members editorial and opinion pieces 250 13 Diplomatic members 14 Life members 50 media mentions new members welcomed in 24 past 12 months strategic media partners 35 31 members of 15 years or more
external speaking engagements 30 EVENTS 2,800 participating guests in 2018 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT increase in number of events 68% in past 12 months Patron, the Governor of 1 Victoria 60 events scheduled for 2019 6 external event collabarations 13 Board Directors event collaborations with key 3 government agencies 150 public sector alliances FUTURE FOCUS GROUP & ALUMNI Committees for Cities & 18 Regions 420 alumni projects shaping Melbourne’s external event presenting 150+ future 9 partnerships 47 current participants pre-election priorities increase in participants in the member survey 1 38% 2018-19 program
46 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 47 RAISING OUR PROFILE: THE HIGHLIGHTS
07/11/2018 ‘Public arts program ‘Reflective Lane’ wins contest for ideas to rejuvenate Melbourne CBD corner’, Herald Sun 27/10/2018 ‘Haves and have-nots’: Income gap widens between outer and inner Melbourne’, The Age 18/10/2018 ‘Why Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone must be extended’, Herald Sun 14/10/2018 ‘Calls for Melbourne to become a national park plan for Melbourne’, Herald Sun 15/08/2018 ‘Petty crime costs Melbourne its top rank on Global Liveability Index’, The Australian 14/08/2018 ‘Melbourne loses world’s most liveable city status after seven years at the top’, The Herald Sun ‘It’s a wake-up call’: Melbourne loses top spot on liveability raning to Vienna’, The Age Committee for Melbourne CEO Martine Letts on Channel 10 News at 6pm Committee for Melbourne CEO Martine Letts on Channel 9 News at 6pm Channel 9 News at 4pm – at the desk with Alicia Loxley 13/08/2018 ‘3 ways Melbourne is planning for the Fourth Industrial Revolution’, World Economic Forum 17/07/2018 ‘Wake up: population exposes lazy planning’, The Australian 12/07/2018 ‘Countdown clocks installed at one of Melbourne’s busiest intersections’, news.com.au 24/05/2018 ‘Brimbank Council wants female pedestrian symbols’, Herald Sun 16/05/2018 ‘Melbourne and Olympic Parks wins at 2018 Melbourne Achiever Awards’, ausleisure.com.au 11/05/2018 ‘Transport, internet speeds top priorities in Committee for Melbourne survey’, Herald Sun 10/05/2018 ‘Businesswoman and philanthropist Naomi Milgrom and Melbourne Park win awards’, Herald Sun 23/04/2018 ‘Budget to announce rail projects to head off Labor attacks’, The Australian 08/03/2018 ‘Victoria launches All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence’, opengovasia.com ‘Victorian government launches all-party AI group’, computerworld.com.au ‘Victoria announces all-party group for AI development’, zdnet.com 07/03/2018 ‘Artificial intelligence: Victoria becomes first Australian state to set up all-party AI group’, Herald Sun Business ‘Vic MPs to examine artificial intelligence’, SBS Victorian All-Party Parliamentary Party Group on AI launch, 7 News Melbourne ‘Dancing robots herald Vic Parliament group on AI’, Cairns Post
28 BUSINESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 WHY MELBOURNE’S HERALDSUN.COM.AU FREE TRAM ZONE MUST BE EXTENDED Origin targets
HE case for a small extension of Melbourne’s Free IN MY Tram Zone to five stops — the Arts ‘noble’ vision Precinct,T the Melbourne OPINION Convention and Exhibition CONFIDENCE in big busi- PERRY WILLIAMS high power prices if needed. Centre, the Melbourne Cricket ness has sunk to an all-time ENERGY yesterday reiterated the com- Ground, the Melbourne low as the impact of the bank- That sparked speculation the pany’s financial outlook but Museum and Melbourne & ing royal commission spreads government might replicate warned the sector also faced a message coming out of the the banking royal commission Olympic Parks — is across corporate Australia, ac- royal commission into banking combative debate over energy compelling for Melbourne’s cording to Origin Energy’s with a similar examination of and climate policy. is ‘dishonesty’, this is an im- the energy sector. cultural and tourism chair. perative,” Mr Cairns said at “We are facing pressures in experiences and accessibility Gordon Cairns, who is also However, Mr Taylor struck our operating environment, in Origin’s annual meeting in a more conciliatory tone last to our civic assets. a director of investment bank Sydney yesterday. particular the threat of increas- Macquarie and former West- week, saying electricity prices These are all unique “Brand New Federal Energy Minis- ing regulatory intervention,” Melbourne” experiences, just pac board member, said it was had declined and the big power Mr Calabria said. ter Angus Taylor has accused companies were starting to lis- outside the zone and away critical for the energy supplier “We will continue to actively the energy heavyweights of ten to consumer concerns and from residential areas. to have the right culture, in- acting like the big four banks in engage with governments to in- The Free Tram Zone, or cluding a “noble purpose”, a vi- note the threat of government form the development of sen- MARTINE LETTS breaching the trust of Austra- action. FTZ, has been a popular sion and appropriate values. lian consumers. sible policy that does not distort initiative which has achieved “At a time when confidence “Work with me to deliver the market.’’ Exhibition Centre contributed He warned in August the and the big stick can go back its goal of encouraging tram in big business is at an all-time Origin shares closed 0.4 per $969 million to the economy. government was prepared to into the bag,” Mr Taylor said. travel in the heart of the CBD low and when the keynote “wield a big stick” to reduce cent, or 3c, higher at $8.15. The Free Tram Zone is a Origin chief Frank Calabria and Docklands. It is now significant “Unique Selling THE AUSTRALIAN recognised around the world Proposition” which benefits as a tourism icon and allows Melbourne’s conference- access to our unique assets. bidding efforts. Including SUPER FUNDS BATTERED IN MARKET MAYHEM However, it continues to MCEC in the FTZ will result in fall short of its potential as key KARINA BARRYMORE an immediate improvement in PERSONAL FINANCE iconic experience destinations delegate satisfaction and lie just outside the zone, improve our international SUPERANNUATION funds meaning visitors must either marketing position. get off the tram one stop are taking a battering this Melbourne is now globally month as share market falls earlier or buy a Myki card to recognised as a world-class travel for a single stop. around the world take their destination for sporting toll on retirement savings. Including some of events. Connecting our major The average balanced Melbourne’s most important sporting and arts destinations cultural and sporting super fund is estimated to be through an extension of the down about 2.3 per cent so far institutions will significantly FTZ has the potential to improve our city’s offering and this month after breaking position Melbourne as a city even last month. reputation as an international which offers a truly diverse According to super destination and is unlikely to visitor experience that most cause a significant reduction in research house Chant West, other cities globally will find the median fund earned fare box revenue or crowding. difficult to match. These are not residential nothing in September as Including these institutions share market falls wiped out zones but unique assets for in the FTZ will also integrate locals and visitors to positive returns from other the Arts Precinct into the investments, including experience. CBD, lowering the barriers to The visitor economy is a property, infrastructure and enjoyment of this important fixed-interest investments. major economic driver for cultural infrastructure and Share prices have broadly Victoria and the tram is the enlivening it. “central nervous system” that continued to fall this month It will provide participation coordinates the visitor and most funds appeared to benefits for the community be facing a loss for October, experience. and provide accessibility Including Melbourne’s key Chant West research benefits by ensuring transport manager Mano visitor institutions in the FTZ is easier to navigate. Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. will remove confusion around Mohankumar said. Implemented in 2015, it is “It’s at times like this that travel in the city and increase time to strategically extend shares are down 5.4 per cent visitor numbers at these the benefits of diversification but it certainly presents a and stick to their long-term the Free Tram Zone to these and 4.2 per cent respectively clear message to super funds institutions. are most evident,” Mr in October so far, we estimate investment strategy.” destinations — especially as it Mohankumar said. and other investment For example, the National is already extended during that the medium growth fund Chant West also warned Most super funds have managers to be wary of Gallery of Victoria estimates major events. is only down 2.3 per cent.” investors to be careful if they that inclusion in the Free about 50 to 55 per cent of holding too much risk.” The Committee for SuperRatings executive decided to move to a less Tram Zone will lead to an their money invested in Such market movements risky investment option in Melbourne submitted this case director Kirby Rappell said would “inevitably impact additional 75,000 visitors a shares, leaving a further 45 to the falls would impact super this environment. for extension in December last 50 per cent in less volatile superannuation account year. year. balances in the short term. “Trying to time the Business events are the assets. balances in the short term”, market by moving to a more It is now time for “The market pullback is Mr Rappell said. cornerstone of the visitor “This helps cushion the another timely reminder to conservative option can be government to come out in blow when there are sharp “However, over longer economy. Welcoming over support of the proposal or members that good times detrimental because not 2 million visitors from all market falls like those we’ve periods, as well as over the only do you crystallise your explain its position. should not be taken for past 12 months, super returns around the world annually, seen this month,” Mr granted,” Mr Rappell said. losses but you also risk last financial year, the Mohankumar said. are holding up well,” he said. MARTINE LETTS IS THE COMMITTEE “We do not believe that missing out on the Melbourne Convention and “While Australian shares “The challenge for super subsequent rebound when FOR MELBOURNE CHIEF EXECUTIVE. recent selling will translate funds in this environment and hedged international into a bear market for shares, markets recover,” Mr will be to maintain discipline Mohankumar said. MARKET WRAP THE Australian share market Westpac put on 1.6 per Afterpay Touch, however, delivered its best performance A2 Milk jumped 8.5 per cent to $26.61, ANZ added 1 fell 18.9 per cent to $11.35 in four months yesterday, per cent to $25.81 and cent to $9.80 after forecasting buoyed by banking stocks and after it emerged buy-now, National Australia Bank further growth in nutritional a surge on Wall Street. pay-later providers would be products locally and in China, lifted 0.1 per cent to $25.66. subject of a new Senate The ASX 200 rose 69.2 Shareholder services and liquid milk products in the points, or 1.2 per cent, to close inquiry into parts of the US. provider Computershare financial sector that have not at 5939.1 points, while the gained 2.8 per cent to $20.21 Shares in the Reject Shop broader All Ordinaries gained been probed in the banking while rival Link plummeted 38.9 per cent to 69.3 points, also 1.2 per cent, royal commission. Administration $2.73 after the discount jumped 6 per Healthcare shares climbed: to 6047.1 points. cent to $7.75. retailer slashed its profit The Commonwealth Bank Ramsay Health Care gained forecast due to slowing sales. Accounting software 3.6 per cent to $54.18, led the gains among the major provider The materials sector was Xero gained 5.6 per Cochlear put on 3.4 per cent banks, rising 1.7 per cent to cent to $44.18. also drag. Notably, BHP $66.90. to $192.25 and CSL rose Payment provider Billiton closed down 0.7 per 2.5 per cent to $193. cent at $33.66. 48 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review Shaping Melbourne’s future MHSE01Z02MA - V1 Committee for Melbourne – AGM 2018: Year in Review 49 (03) 9650 8800 [email protected] www.melbourne.org.au